Young & The Restless Update
Recap written by Christine
At Victoriaâs, Nikki asked about the agenda for the video conference. Victoria said she planned to grow Newman and make it more powerful. She had her eye on five or ten acquisitions. Nikki looked concerned, and Victoria assured her she was thinking about smaller acquisitions, not something the size of the Newman Locke merger. Nikki saw the logic, but she was concerned about the timing. Nikki thought that Victoria was going at a 100 mph instead of processing things, like the closure of the investigation into Ashlandâs death. Victoria said the company lost opportunities because she had to focus on Ashland, and that ended today.
Nick went to Sallyâs office and told her they closed the case on Ashlandâs death. Sally said the Newmans must be relieved. Sally was glad Newman Media wouldnât have to navigate the moral minefield between what they owed the public and what was best to keep quiet for the good of the parent corporation. She knew heâd been worried about the impending media firestorm. He was glad he was wrong about that, and he appreciated her discretion and understanding. He said someone with fewer scruples couldâve exploited this.
Sally warned Nick that Adam approached her more than once fishing for information on Ashlandâs death and Chanceâs investigation. Nick asked how Sally responded. She said she told him she didnât know anything. Nick said thanks. Sally said she didnât do it for Nick, she did it because she was disgusted Adam tried to play on her feelings and tried to make her complicit in whatever move he was planning against Victor. He was sorry Adam put her through that, but he wasnât surprised, since everyone who got involved with Adam got a rude awakening. Sally said Chloe had constantly warned her about Adamâs past. Nick had to go to his office for the video conference. Sally said he wouldnât make it in time, so she suggested he stay and watch it with her.
Victoria started the conference, and she introduced Nick, who spoke glowingly about Victoria, the company and the division heads, from Sallyâs office. Victoria stated that the company faced some challenges, but they were strong and resilient and ready to reap the rewards of their hard work. Sally played a role in the meeting â sheâd be collaborating with another division head. The conference was a success, and Victoria ended the call. Nikki said Victoria was right about this video conference, and she was totally in her element.
Sally told Nick that Victoria was so poised and polished. Nick said she was a lot like Victor â her kids were her priority, but she was laser focused when it came to business. Sally wasnât sure she could soldier on like that after breaking up with a lying bastard who suddenly died. Nick said Victoria was extremely resilient, and sometimes Nikki had to push her to take care of herself instead of just focusing on the business. Sally felt bad because she believed Adam when he painted Victoria as a spoiled pampered princess. She was embarrassed. Nick said Adam had a way to getting people to share his distorted view. Sally said it was clear after that call that Victoria wasnât a princess â she was a warrior, a leader, and it inspired Sally to want to make Newman Media a success. Nick had no doubt Sally would, and he was glad she was on their team.
At the ranch, Victor commended Chance for closing the investigation into Ashlandâs death. Chance said it wasnât necessary. He did this to avoid putting Victoria through more turmoil, and because he thought Nick acted in self defense. However, he didnât condone what Victor did. He said filing a false police report and obstruction of justice were crimes. He conceded that there were extenuating circumstances this time, but Victor couldnât act outside the law with impunity. âThe next time you cross the line I will be there, and I will make sure you are held accountable,â Chance stated.
Victor thought Chance shouldâve issued that warning to Ashland while he was alive. Chance said they arrested Ashland for violating the restraining order, but his behavior didnât change. Victor thought Ashland got what he deserved, but Chance felt that the end didnât justify the means. It bothered Chance that Victor didnât think he did anything wrong. Victor said he protected his family, and heâd do so again. However, he understood the conflict Chance felt. Victor promised he wouldnât cause that kind of conflict again. âIâm not worried about you, Victor. I am worried about the rest of our family. Abby, Nick, Victoria, Nikki. Even Adam. Everyone adores you,â Chance said. He was sure theyâd all be crushed if Victor was arrested. Victor said heâd been in jail before. Chance knew, and Abby had told him how tough that was for the family. Chance stated that Victor had more grandchildren now, and they looked up to him. Chance looked up to Victor too. He advised Victor to think about them. Victor snapped that he thought about them all the time. Chance said he wouldnât cover for Victor again. Victor gave Chance a terse goodbye and asked him to show himself out.
Nick tracked Victoria down at the park and asked if she was avoiding the office. She kind of was, because she didnât want to have to field questions about Ashland. He said if Sally was any indication, the department heads were willing to follow Victoria into battle. She showed him a list of all the companies she wanted to acquire. He was surprised she wanted all of them. He thought they were biting off more than they could chew. She saw his perspective, but she thought this was the time to be bold. He was concerned about the finances. Sheâd worked it out already. He didnât think there was anything wrong with slowing it down and getting a feel for he landscape. He felt something was going on. She said she felt extremely confident in her position because she knew heâd always have her back after what happened that night. She thought she might have been killed if he didnât show up. He didn’t want her thinking that way, but she said it was true â he saved her. She thought he was the best brother and colleague anyone could ask for. She had this idea that there was nothing they couldnât accomplish together, and she intended to put that theory to the test.
Nikki told Victor that Victoria put to rest any concerns the department heads may have had about her ability to lead. Sheâd mapped out a ten year plan. Victor knew. He was on the call, but he didnât put his camera on. Nikki asked what Victor thought. He said Victoria was wonderful, and he couldnât have been happier with what she said. Heâd been afraid Ashland shattered Victoriaâs confidence, but it was clear sheâd fully recovered. Nikki said these were aggressive moves, much like Victor might make. She thought Victoria was trying to prove that Ashland couldnât defeat her and no one would. Victor said there was nothing wrong with that. He said heâd do the exact same thing Victoria was doing. He couldnât be prouder.
Victor liked the way Victoria, Nikki and Nick worked together in the conference, like a well oiled machine. He felt that Victoria unified the Newman family. Nikki was thrilled to be working with Victoria and Nick. She was glad Ashland didnât succeed in driving a wedge between all of them. Victor lamented where things stood with Adam. Nikki was sorry, for Victorâs sake, that Victoria and Adam didnât reconcile. Victor said it was a problem he tried hard to solve for several years. He said Adam still held a grudge against Victor because Adam had been raised on a farm in Kansas without a father. Victor said it wasnât his fault. Heâd wanted to raise Adam in Genoa City, but Adamâs mother didnât want that. Victor shifted gears and said theyâd celebrate Victoria. âThe Newmans are back,â he crowed.
At the park, Adam predicted that Kevin was going to get blamed for a negligent investigation and a sloppy cover up. Kevin didnât buy it. Adam said he was just trying to help Kevin get clarity. Kevin said he didnât need clarity. Adam said it wasnât like the old days when Michael was the DA and could get Kevin out of jams. Kevin said even if there was a cover up, he wouldnât be responsible, because he wasnât a cop. Adam warned Kevin that Victor wasnât going to protect him. Kevin theorized that Adam was looking for payback after Victor removed him as CEO. Kevin refused to help Adam.
Adam predicted Kevin would need an expensive lawyer. Kevin said that had never been a problem for him. Adam noted that Michael worked for Victor, which was a conflict of interest, so he wouldnât be able to come to Kevinâs rescue this time. Kevin said that Adam wasnât going to scare him. Kevin said there was no cover up â Chance went by the book, as always. He told Adam to let this go. Kevin left. Adam called someone and said he had a job for them.
At the rooftop bar, Chloe asserted that Chelsea was falling for Billy. Chelsea said Chloe was overreacting, just like she did about Rey. Chloe said she saw Chelsea interacting with Rey, and she knew how hard Chelsea took his death. Chelsea was adamant that Rey was just a friend, and she got defensive about it. Chloe apologized and said she was just worried when she saw Chelsea talking to Billy, and she was trying to be a good friend. Chelsea asked if a good friend would accuse her of trying to break up Reyâs marriage. Chloe clarified that she never said Chelsea was trying to break up the marriage. Chloe also wasnât judging, she just saw a spark between Chelsea and the wonderful, forgiving and super-hot Rey. Chelsea smiled. Chloe said Rey was Chelseaâs knight in shining armor, and they spent all that time in Minnesota, so it was only natural for her to develop feelings for him. Chloe said Chelsea was on the rebound, and the Evil One was finally out of her life, and now that Rey was gone, she was lonely. Chelsea was fed up with Chloe calling her lonely, on the rebound, desperate and needy.
Chloe said Chelsea was pulling her words out of context. Chelsea said she was capable of making her own decisions â Billy was a friend and colleague. Chloe added that Billy was an ex and Johnnyâs father, and it was easy for the lines to get blurred. Chloe knew from experience that Billy turned on the Abbott charm, and made you lose perspective. Chloe said Billy could make you feel special without being trying. Chelsea was offended Chloe was implying she was desperate. Chloe explained that she wasnât calling Chelsea desperate, but vulnerable. Chloe thought Chelsea needed a sane, objective point of view to keep her from jumping off the edge.
Chelsea was pretty sure Chloe just called her crazy. Chelsea acknowledged she had a history of losing touch with reality, but she said Chloe did too. Chelsea said she didnât throw Chloeâs mental struggles in her face every other day. âJust let me live my life, please!,â Chelsea snapped. Adam was walking in, and he saw Chelsea. Chloe tried to change the subject, but Chelsea wouldnât allow it. Chelsea said she was an adult who was in control of her emotions, and she didnât need a baby sitter. Chelsea was sorry â she didnât mean to jump down Chloeâs throat, but she didnât appreciate the insinuation. Chloe blamed herself for her imagination running away with her. Chloe had to leave, and she suggested they talk when things cooled off.
After Chloe left, Adam walked up to Chelsea and commented that her exchange with Chloe looked intense. Chelsea said good friends argued sometimes, not that Adam would know. He said she was being defensive. She asked how long heâd spied on her, and she took another shot at him about not having a job. He heard her podcast, and he enjoyed her poking holes in Billyâs over inflated ego. She replied that she had a lot experience dealing with arrogant men. She mentioned that Billy didnât have time for the podcast anymore.
Adam said Chelsea could do her own podcast. She explained that Billy told her Chancellor Winters was willing to keep her on. Adam thought that sounded great â someone else would be putting up the money, and she wouldnât have to deal with Billy anymore. Chelsea thought the podcast was good because of her banter with Billy. She said no one wanted to listen to her drone on and on, not even her. Adam said that he knew how much Chelsea loved the sound of her own voice. She laughed. He told her to get a co-host or bring on a weekly guest. She didnât think that was a bad idea. Sheâd felt so inspired by the podcast, and it made her feel less invisible. He understood. He hoped she wasnât talking like this around Connor, though. She was caught off guard and offended. She asked if he was saying she was an unfit mother if she wasnât cheery all the time. He didn’t mean that, but he said Connor was a sensitive kid who picked up on their emotions. Adam tried not to talk to Connor about family issues for the same reason. She grudgingly said sheâd put on her game face. Sally walked in and she left when she saw Chelsea and Adam. Adam got a call, and he rushed off.
Chloe went up to Kevin at Crimson Lights. He was on the phone reporting a theft. His car had been broken into, and someone stole his messenger bag, that was a gift from Chloe, and in the bag was his GCPD laptop.
A guy showed up at Adamâs hotel suite with Kevinâs satchel. He grumbled that Adam should pay him extra for having to steal from someone who worked for the GCPD. Adam took Kevinâs laptop. The thief really liked Kevinâs black leather messenger bag, so Adam let him keep it. Adam smiled triumphantly.
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